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DG12 UHS

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,124 mi
Last recorded120,124 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 UHS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 120,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ( dirt ) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light unit missing

multiple areas of corrosion ( chassis and components )

Fail 15 Oct 2025 120,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ( dirt ) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp aim not tesated

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light unit missing

multiple areas of corrosion ( chassis and components )

Pass 10 Oct 2024 114,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 109,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 109,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 100,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 100,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 88,460 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 88,455 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 81,769 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 78,983 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

centre brake light not working

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads 3mm

tyre pressure light on

Fail 28 Jan 2020 78,983 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

centre brake light not working

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads 3mm

tyre pressure light on

Pass 30 Jan 2019 69,276 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 24 Jan 2018 57,020 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 42,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 28,891 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 21,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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DG12 UHS is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 66,675 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG12 UHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG12 UHS registered?

DG12 UHS is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is DG12 UHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 UHS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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